Short Poem by Lao-Tzu
Be content with what you have;
rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize there is
Ideas
Quotes by Einstein
Okay, the above one I’m sure he didn’t say, but the ones below he supposedly did… The last one on this post is a long time favorite of mine, but I love others of
Tree Trunk Sweaters?
Does anyone know what is going on with this? Here is a collection of photos I’ve taken recently of random local trees bundled up in creativity. There was even
Way of Life App
Last March, I had just finished reading The Power of Habit and I was convinced that focusing on good habits was important. But how do you actually do it?
Mark Twain’s Rules on Writing
Here are Mark Twain’s Rules of Writing (from Mark Twain’s scathing essay on the Literary Offenses of James Fenimore Cooper):
Please Pray About Syria
Call me a peacenik, but I believe bombing is not a solution. And when the best minds and strategists can’t figure out a solution, why will bombs help? I’m glad we haven’t bombed yet. I hope we don’t. There is not an obvious, good, governmental move that is going take out Assad, the Al Nursa … Read more
Quote from Leonard Cohen
“ring the bells that still can ring forget your perfect offering there is a crack in everything that’s how the light gets in” Leonard Cohen
Some Humor
Since yesterday’s post was a little heavy for a holiday weekend, I thought we could use a little humor today. I’ve been collecting these since last spring when I did a similar post; I hope something strikes your funny bone…
What Healthy Looks Like
I liked the bit below from this Bravewriter (homeschooling curriculum) newsletter written by Julie Bogart: “I made a list of what ‘healthy’ looks like to me a few years back. I share it with you now: Curiosity over accusation: When you find someone’s behavior strange or upsetting or simply different than you expected, ask questions, … Read more
Some Recent Links I Recommend
Thought you might be interested in these recent articles, bits and clips: You Never Know What is on the Other End of a Craig’s List Ad How to Eliminate Genetically Modified Foods from Your Diet Ten Ways to Live with Less from Zero Waste Home Ten Mindblowingly Futuristic Technologies that will Appear by the … Read more
Camping with Susan on Isle au Haut
Isle au Haut is a remote island of Acadia National Park that has 5 campsites that are obtained via lottery on April 1st every year. My friend Susan has done this annually with her family for about twenty years. This time her daughter had a newborn, so I had the privilege of accompanying Susan instead. … Read more
Quote: She Let Go
“She let go. Without a thought or a word, she let go. She let go of the fear. She let go of the judgments. She let go of the confluence of opinions swarming around her head. She let go of the committee of indecision within her. She let go of all the ‘right’ reasons. Wholly … Read more
Beautiful Sky at Ferris Acres
We took our friend Anne (who is also a reader of this blog) to Ferris Acres Creamery in Newtown yesterday evening for their phenomenal ice cream – you can see how popular the place is by the colossal line (yes, far off the right of the photo below) – and in addition to great ice … Read more
At the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
I recommend this Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival held on the lovely grounds of Boscobel with its outstanding view. We saw All’s Well that Ends Well last night, preceded by a picnic with friends and ogling the majestic panorama at our feet; it was wonderful. These actors perform to an intimate three-sided audience as entertainment instead … Read more
Some Good Bits and Clips July 2013
(Above: Rainbow Car Atlas Made of 2,500 Toy Cars by David T. Waller) Here are some links and videos you might enjoy: 7 Leadership Lessons Inspired By Nelson Mandela 19 Things that Mean ‘Success’ for Women 5 Free Tools to Organize Your Life 21 Definitions of What Love is to Kids 13 Ways to be … Read more
Happy Independence Day!
“Citizens of the world, accept the ‘glorious liberty of the children of God,’ and be free!” Mary Baker Eddy Here’s hoping you had a good holiday!
Photos and Food of the Westcott Area of Syracuse
We had some intense days working on helping our daughter move in but ate wonderful burritos and spicy calamari at Alto Cinco, and had delicious egg sandwiches at Mom’s Diner (green booths below.) We visited the Food Co-op, and the hardware store twice. I was fascinated with the modern art left behind by a multitude … Read more